HOSTELS

*Hostelling International - New York

891 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Tel: (212) 932-2300

Notes: This was the hostel where Shirley stayed when she was there, according to her, it's a nice, cheap & clean place but not too far from Harlem!!! Dorm style...

*Chelsea International Hostel

251 W. 20th Street, New York 10011
Between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.
Tel:(212) 647-0010
Fax:(212) 777-7289
PRICES:$20 dorm bed; $45 private room. (50 bucks when i was there!)

Notes: This was where i stayed.....it's a safe, convenient & totally cool neighbourhood, if you can live with a old & dingy place!!! Have almost everything, kitchen, internet, TV...dining area...

*McBurney YMCA

215 West 23rd Street, new york 10011
Between Seven and Eighth Avenues.
Phone:(212) 741-0012
Fax:(212) 741-0012
PRICES: Single $38 to 45

Notes: All 240 rooms share bathrooms, and the maximum stay is 25 days. In that time you can use the track, gymnasium, and rooftop sundeck.

*Big Apple Hostel

119 W. 45th Street, New York 10036
Between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.
Phone:(212) 302-2603
Fax:(212) 302-2605
PRICES:$22 dormitory room; $58 private room.

Notes: Another very popular place, maybe the location is fantastic....but difficult to book if you need private rooms, must call on the day you arrive!!! When i tried calling them when i was there....sold out everyday???? stupid right????

*De Hirsch Residence

1395 Lexington Avenue
At 92nd Street.
New York 10128
Phone: (212) 427-6000
Fax: (212) 415-5578
PRICES:3 day minimum: from $33/day-$45/day; 2 month minimum: from $550/month-$650/month.

Notes: There are very small rooms, which share kitchens and bathrooms, with women and men on separate floors. There are also basic private rooms and couples can make arrangements. There is a three-night minimum stay, and long-term stays of up to a year with advantageous monthly rates are possible.

*Kenmore Hostel

3 E. 27th Street
between Fifth and Madison Avenues.
New York 10010
Phone: (212) 979-8043
Fax: (212) 684-5546
PRICES:$25 per person.